Stats & Training
Wailord's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the standard growth curve keeps leveling painless.
WAILORD is the largest of all identified POKéMON up to now. This giant POKéMON swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.
When chasing prey, WAILORD herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this POKéMON leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.
Wailord Weakness
Electric and Grass moves hit Wailord for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 170 HP and balanced defenses, Wailord can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-26% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 2x15-19% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x17-21% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x20-24% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x14-18% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x21-25% Bullet Seed 2x14-18% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x50-60% Mega Drain 2x35-41% Bullet Seed 2x23-27% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x14-16% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-25% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x52-62% Mega Drain 2x36-42% Bullet Seed 2x22-27% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x16-19% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-25% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Tropius builds →Magical Leaf 2x41-49% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x66-78% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Bullet Seed 2x23-27% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x17-20% Absorb 2x13-16% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x81-95% Giga Drain 2x52-61% Magical Leaf 2x41-48% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Giga Drain 2x66-77% Magical Leaf 2x53-62% Mega Drain 2x36-42% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Giga Drain 2x58-68% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x71-83% Giga Drain 2x45-53% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x45-53% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Magical Leaf 2x41-48% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Giga Drain 2x65-76% Magical Leaf 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Giga Drain 2x56-67% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x44-52% Bullet Seed 2x16-18% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x68-81% Giga Drain 2x43-51% Bullet Seed 2x16-18% Absorb 2x13-16% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Magneton can KO Wailord with Thunderbolt (119-140%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 105-124%.
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x119-140%KO | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Mach Punch28-34% | ||
Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
Wailord is the evolved form of Wailmer. Breeding produces Wailmer eggs, and they're takes forever to hatch. Evolving from Wailmer gave Wailord the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wailord to get Wailmer eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Double-Edge, Fissure and 5 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Wailord Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterveil supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Wailord doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Wailord best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Self Destruct
- Ice Beam
- Water Spout
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Wailord picks up Curse and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while Rock and Ghost coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wailord in Ruby & Sapphire
low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Wailord. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Wailord in Ruby & Sapphire
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 10-45 via fishing and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WailmerDewford TownRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyDewford TownSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyEver Grande CitySapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyEver Grande CityRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyLilycove CitySapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyLilycove CityRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyMossdeep CitySapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyMossdeep CityRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyPacifidlog TownSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyPacifidlog TownRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyRoute 103RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 103SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 105 - OutsideSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 105 - OutsideRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 106SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 106RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 107SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 107RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 108SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 108RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 109RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 109SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 110SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 110RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 115SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 115RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 121SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 121RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 122SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 122RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 123SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 123RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 124RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 124SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 125SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 125RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 126SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 126RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 127SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 127RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 128SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 128RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 129RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 129SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 130SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 130RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 131SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 131RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 132SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 132RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 133SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 133RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 134RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 134SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - EntranceSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - EntranceRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 6SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 6RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 7SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 7RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideSapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave20%EarlySlateport CityRubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlySlateport CitySapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City20%EarlyDewford TownRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 City100%MidDewford TownSapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 City100%MidRoute 105 - OutsideSapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 105 - OutsideRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 106SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 106RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 107SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 107RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 108SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 108RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 109SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 109RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 110RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 110SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 115SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 115RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 121SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 121RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 123SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 123RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidSeafloor Cavern - EntranceRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSeafloor Cavern - EntranceSapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSeafloor Cavern - Room 6SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSeafloor Cavern - Room 6RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSeafloor Cavern - Room 7SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSeafloor Cavern - Room 7RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideSapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideSapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave100%MidSlateport CityRubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 City100%MidSlateport CitySapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 City100%MidLilycove CitySapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 City85%MidLilycove CityRubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 City85%MidMossdeep CitySapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 City60%MidMossdeep CityRubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 City60%MidRoute 103RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 103SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 122SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 122RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 124RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 124SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 125SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 125RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 126SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 126RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 127SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 127RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 129RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 129SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 130SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 130RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 131SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidRoute 131RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route60%MidPacifidlog TownSapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 City60%MidPacifidlog TownRubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 City60%MidEver Grande CitySapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 City45%MidEver Grande CityRubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 City45%MidRoute 128SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route45%MidRoute 128RubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route45%MidRoute 132SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%MidRoute 132RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%MidRoute 133SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%MidRoute 133RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%MidRoute 134SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%MidRoute 134RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route45%Mid
Step 2Wailord ✓Route 129SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route1%MidRoute 129RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route1%Midor evolve from Wailmer (Step 1)
Wailord Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Self Destruct with Leftovers is the standard set.
Water Veil prevents burns. That's the one you want on Wailord. Pressure is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Oblivious works too if your team needs something different.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Wailord fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Ruby & Sapphire, run Self Destruct, Ice Beam, Waterspout, and Hydro Pump on Wailord. Self Destruct is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Wailord first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves